You think they can some Native American cultural content? I get there are many different tribes with their own cultures so it would be impossible to add everything; but there is some feedback and suggestions.
Fry Bread recipe
Hopi kachina dolls
Jingle dress (often worn at Pow wows and for dancing)
Adobe and Southwestern style houses and furniture
Maybe certain hairstyles (the Princess Leia wig can sort of work if turned into an actual hair style as it was most likely inspired by the Hopi).
clothing and jewelry with bead work (if that is possible) or turquoises jewelry
bolo ties which can be used by so many people in general, works well for sims living in Oasis Springs
Pottery and woven rugs, baskets, etc....
Even dream catchers that can be used in nurseries like mobiles are and maybe help keep monsters under the bed away (as they are meant to protect from nightmares, so it can add an extra bonus interaction similar to parents spraying the bed.
I am sure others can help give some ideas or tell them what best to avoid (think stay away from warbonnets as they aren't something worn by everyone and have to be earned and things like that, so stick with more common traditional or neo-traditional items as that would be the best way to add things without causing problems); but it would be nice to at least see them try.
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You don't get to speak for us. I want Native American items for my own ancestry and if others can have items, why can't I? They should listen to my wishes at least.
We are allowed to ask for things, so at least let us. This is also why we give feedback to help them out.
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Thanks for that support. There is a lot of things they can do as not every thing is sacred. That is why I suggested what they should avoid. Anyone can have different houses really, so these things can be added in build and buy mode easily. Might not be perfect or exactly the same but if they can give us different textures for walls and roofs at least, it is a start and gives people even more room to build creative lots.
Also some hairstyles won't be that complex either. They already got some braids, a Princess Leia wig and some mohawks. Just a bit of tweaking, they can give us more hair. The men especially need more hair in general.
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First mistake of the Sims 3 pack -- it's celebrating Thanksgiving. You already know they probably didn't talk to too many NAs about this. The really dumb this is that the pack has some nice items in it, but they should have left out the pilgrims and the Thanksgiving theme. I think a Native American pack could be done very well, tbh.
Edit: I think my main problem with the Muslim pack may be just a silly one, but I think they should have included a black catsuit in the legging category to open up more outfits while remaining respectful. I see that a lot here, especially with girls in middle and high school and with store clerks and other uniformed jobs.
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You're in the feedback section. Other than that, maybe just start contacting the devs directly on twitter. Some people may see it and pick up on it.
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Agreed. I would like this as well. My grandmother was Apache so if they can do others than why not Native Americans.
https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/news-articles/top-native-american-organizations-to-know
And how do you know I'm not part First Nations or Native American? You don't. The attitude of "Waaah, if others can have items, why can't I?" sounds like 3-year-old. lol
Edited to add: please note that I said in my earlier comment that SOME items are sacred, not all. It varies among tribes and individual indigenous, so what is offensive to one might not be to another. Headdresses ("war bonnets," sheesh) are a perfect example.
I am also Native American and I would like to be represented as well, I happen to think it is a great idea, and hope that Native American items and new hair as well as clothes, jewelry get added in, with what We already have in the game, I have made characters and families for My game in My gallery, so it would be nice to be able to redo them or add in more to My gallery,